Buyer, Eyewear Merchandising

New Look Vision; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Look Vision, un leader dans le secteur optique de luxe aux États-Unis, recherche un Acheteur pour rejoindre sa division Luxury Optical Holdings. Ce poste vous donnera l'opportunité de façonner l'offre de lunettes de luxe dans les boutiques à l'échelle nationale et de collaborer étroitement avec des marques de lunettes de luxe renommées. Si vous êtes passionné(e) par la mode et souhaitez avoir un impact direct sur la sélection de produits, ce rôle est fait pour vous.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Career development opportunities within a growing North American leader.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of buying experience in fashion, accessories, or luxury retail.
• Deep understanding of luxury retail customer behavior and trends.
• High Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Curate seasonal and core assortments for luxury eyewear categories.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key luxury eyewear vendors.
• Monitor performance of collections by banner and store.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

New Look Vision Group is the leading luxury optical group in the United States in the eye care industry. With a passion for innovation and commitment to excellence, we serve a diverse portfolio of banners and brands, offering an unrivaled portfolio of luxury eyewear brands and unparalleled customer experiences.

We are seeking a Buyer to join our Luxury Optical Holdings division. This role is a unique opportunity to shape our luxury eyewear offering in boutiques nationwide and build relationships with global designer eyewear brands.

Role Overview

The Buyer will be responsible for selecting, purchasing, and managing inventory for our luxury eyewear portfolio across multiple retail banners. We not only work with the top independent eyewear brands on the market, but develop and carry our own wholesale brands from Robert Marc NYC and Morgenthal Frederics. You will collaborate closely with brand partners, store teams, and internal stakeholders to curate an exclusive assortment that drives sales and enhances the New Look Vision luxury positioning

Key Responsibilities

• Assortment Planning: Curate seasonal and core assortments for luxury eyewear categories in alignment with brand identity, market trends, and customer preferences.
• Vendor Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key luxury eyewear vendors, securing exclusives, ensuring product flow, and attending buying appointments both in New York as well as national & international market meetings.
• Purchasing: Issue purchase orders,manage open-to-buy, and ensure timely replenishment and new product launches.
• Sales Analysis: Monitor performance of collections by banner and store, using data to optimize assortments and react to trends.
• Market Research: Stay current on luxury fashion trends, emerging brands, and competitor activities to inform buying strategy.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Store Operations, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment on product launches and in-store execution.
• Inventory Optimization: Balance inventory levels across stores, reduce aged stock, and maintain healthy sell-through.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of buying experience in fashion, accessories, or luxury retail (eyewear experience an asset)
• Strong analytical skills
• Deep understanding of luxury retail customer behavior and trends
• Excellent communication and relationship management abilities
• High Proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and similar tools
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work with prestigious global eyewear brands.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• New York City based role in a highly collaborative culture
• Career development opportunities within a growing North American leader in optical retail

If you are passionate about luxury fashion and want to have a direct impact on product selection in a dynamic retail environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of luxury eyewear at New Look Vision.

Resumes can be sent to:

Pierce Voorthuis, Chief Merchandising Officer
[e-mail]